REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER(for AWD) REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

    Note

    If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.

  3. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

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  4. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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  5. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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  6. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Height Control Sensor)

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  7. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH

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  8. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  9. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH

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  10. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  11. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

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  12. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  13. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

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  14. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  15. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG


    1. Remove the 2 parking brake shoe adjusting hole plugs.

  16. REMOVE REAR DISC


    1. Remove the 2 rear discs.

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  17. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH

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  18. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  19. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  20. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  21. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

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  22. LOOSEN REAR LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A002B5F

      Loosen the 2 bolts to remove the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH after removing the rear trailing arm assembly LH.

      Note

      Do not remove the bolts.

  23. LOOSEN REAR LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  24. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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  25. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  26. LOOSEN PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)

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  27. LOOSEN PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  28. REMOVE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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  29. REMOVE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  30. SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)

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  31. SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  32. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A002CO7N03

      Remove the bolt (A) and nut, and separate the rear upper control arm assembly LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.

      Note

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

    2. Remove the nut (B), spacer, 2 bolts (C) and rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot.

      • Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the rear drive shaft assembly from hanging.

  33. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  34. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

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  35. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  36. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING LH

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  37. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  38. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY WITH DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT

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  39. SEPARATE FRAME WIRE


    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect each connector, and then disengage each clamp to separate the frame wire from the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

      A00272QN01

      Tech Tips

      The connector (A) and the clamp (B) are only on vehicles with the LED headlight system.

  40. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0029VQC01
      *a Engine Lifter
      *b Attachment
      *c Wooden Block
      B004057 Attachment placement location

      Support the rear suspension member sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 2 wooden blocks and 2 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.

      CAUTION:

      Make sure to secure the rear suspension member sub-assembly to prevent it from dropping.

      Note


      • Use the attachments to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.

      • The rear suspension member sub-assembly is a heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts, 2 rear lower suspension braces, rear lower suspension member stopper LH and rear lower suspension member stopper RH.

  41. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A0026UA

      Remove the bolt, nut and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      Note

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

  42. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  43. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER UPPER STOPPER


    1. A002B09

      Remove the 2 rear suspension member upper stoppers from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  44. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR UPPER STOPPER


    1. A0028BL

      Remove the 2 rear suspension member rear upper stoppers from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  45. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH


    1. A002CMT

      Remove the 2 bolts, nut and rear speed sensor LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  46. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  47. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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  48. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  49. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION

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  50. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for LH Side)


    1. A0027Z0C01
      *a Bend Portion

      Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 portions of the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion rib.

      Note

      Make sure to bend the 2 portions of the cushion rib until the claws of SST can fit securely.

    2. A002AB6N02

      Install SST as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09830-10010   ( 09830-01010, 09830-01040, 09830-01050 )
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09954-04010, 09955-04051, 09958-04011 )

      Note

      Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

    3. A00291PC01
      *a Turn
      *b Hold

      Using SST, remove the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion while applying grease into the clearance between the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      SST
      09830-10010   ( 09830-01010, 09830-01040, 09830-01050 )
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09954-04010, 09955-04051, 09958-04011 )

      Note


      • Set the claws of SST onto the rear suspension member sub-assembly securely as shown in the illustration.

      • Be careful as the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion may fly out.

      • The rear suspension member front body mounting cushion cannot be reused.

    4. Remove SST and the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion (LH Side) from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  51. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  52. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION LH


    1. A002BSEC01
      *a Bend Portion

      Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 portions of the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH rib.

      Note

      Make sure to bend the 2 portions of the cushion rib until the claws of SST can fit securely.

    2. A0029QJN14

      Install SST as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09830-10010   ( 09830-01010, 09830-01040, 09830-01050 )
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09954-04010, 09955-04051, 09958-04011 )

      Note

      Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

    3. A002ABYC01
      *a Turn
      *b Hold

      Using SST, remove the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH while applying grease into the clearance between the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      SST
      09830-10010   ( 09830-01010, 09830-01040, 09830-01050 )
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09954-04010, 09955-04051, 09958-04011 )

      Note


      • Set the claws of SST onto the rear suspension member sub-assembly securely as shown in the illustration.

      • Be careful as the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH may fly out.

      • The rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH cannot be reused.

    4. Remove SST and the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  53. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  54. REMOVE HOLE PLUG


    1. A0027A8

      Remove the 13 hole plugs from the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.